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V31 CHR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

49,969 mi
Last recorded49,969 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 CHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 49,969 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 49,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag light (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 49,959 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sll end under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 49,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 49,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake efforts slightly low

headlights slightly faded

Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 49,379 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 44,535 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 39,808 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 39,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,252 miles

off side head light blured

Pass 13 Dec 2016 32,295 miles

near side head light slightly blured

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,847 miles

crack in near side wind screen

near side rear light full of water

off side head light blured

Fail 17 Dec 2015 106,847 miles

Brake hose twisted both rear flexi hoses insucure (3.6.B.4c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front parking lights blue (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

crack in near side wind screen

near side rear light full of water

off side head light blured

Pass 15 Dec 2014 98,187 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML light on

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight units, top securing bolts broken

nearside rear light unit has condesation inside

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Fail 13 Dec 2014 98,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML light on

Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlight units, top securing bolts broken

nearside rear light unit has condesation inside

nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2013 95,662 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

front brake pads getting low

headlight top securing bolts broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2013 95,651 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

EML light on

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pads getting low

headlight top securing bolts broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 27 Nov 2012 44,757 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,852 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 90,352 miles

Windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,756 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 82,071 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,837 miles

Advise - Heatsheild missing adjacent to steering coupling.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 64,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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V31 CHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V31 CHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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V31 CHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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